Last week, eight separate State of Texas retiree groups joined forces and called upon Gov. Abbott to add a 13th check to the special session’s call.

We’ve reached out to Gov. Abbott urging him to include a 13, the check for ERS recipients, to the call of this month's legislative session. For more than two decades, we’ve seen our pensions and benefits as retired State of Texas employees remain stagnant without receiving the crucial COLA we deserve. The challenges of living in an ever-changing world have only grown. It's high time our leaders recognize the invaluable contributions we made to Texas and ensure our pensions can support us during the retirement we’ve earned.

Your experiences and stories are powerful tools in our fight for a 13th check and your financial security in retirement.